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Lehigh Valley Health Network

Integrated academic health care network

Weekend Day Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A specialized diploma from an NLN-approved or accredited nursing program is required.
  • At least 1 year of recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting is required.
  • Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles is required.
  • The ability to take initiative and function independently without direct supervision and as a member of the care team is required.
  • The ability to travel to patient care assignments is required.
  • Knowledge of Conditions of Participation is required.
  • Knowledge of and skill in completing regulatory data set collection with a high level of accuracy are required.
  • The ability to facilitate difficult and complex communication related to goals of care is required.
  • Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills are required.
  • Time management and organization skills are required.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire.
  • A Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license is required upon hire.
  • A Pennsylvania or New Jersey driver’s license is required upon hire.
  • Candidates must be able to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and frequently or continuously stand and walk; patient transport may involve walking 8–10 miles per shift. Role-specific physical activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive subjective and objective initial and follow-up assessments of patients’ physical, psychological, and environmental status.
  • Complete regulatory data collection accurately and formulate an individualized plan of care according to physician orders and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, incorporating assessment data and current scientific findings.
  • Relay significant changes in patient status to the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary care team within a time period consistent with patient needs.
  • Deliver patient care based on the physician-established medical plan of treatment, interdisciplinary team guidance, and protocols, using a patient- and family-centered approach.
  • Provide education to patients, families, and clinical staff on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
  • Promote patient and caregiver autonomy, evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, and modify education based on patient needs and goals.
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to determine the appropriate level of care and skilled need for ordered services based on Conditions of Participation.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • One year of experience as a home health or hospice Registered Nurse is preferred.
  • Knowledge of and ability to navigate multiple computer applications and electronic medical record platforms are preferred.
  • Ambulatory Care Nursing Board Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center within 3 years, or Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse certification from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association within 3 years, is preferred.

About the Company

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Integrated academic health care network

LVHN is part of Jefferson Health, forming a large integrated academic health care system with 32 hospitals and 700+ care sites across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding regions. It delivers medical care, education, and clinical research by coordinating treatment through hospitals, clinics, and research programs. Its uniqueness comes from its connection to a major academic network, wide regional reach, and a strong emphasis on both high-quality patient care and ongoing education and discovery. The goal is to heal, comfort and improve health outcomes for the communities it serves, while advancing knowledge through education and research.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Founded
1899

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